Best Over-The-Ear Headphones

Abhijeet Mishra

Over-the-ear headphones offer the complete audio experience, as they offer better isolation from ambient noise and a wider frequency range. Like most audio gear, there is no upper limit when it comes to price, but we've kept the upper limit at a reasonable amount, as most of us are unlikely to spend over a certain amount for a pair of headphones. Here's a list of headphones that are guaranteed to give you a stellar audio experience without burning too big a hole in your pocket.

Best Over-The-Ear Headphones (September 2019)

The Beyerdynamic T50p Headphones, despite being almost six years old, are easily one of the best over-the-ear headphones that offer unparalleled performance. The noise isolation is spot-on, making them ideal for commuting. To experience the true power of these headphones, we'd recommend listening to your tunes in a lossless format such as FLAC or ALAC

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Headphones is a lightweight, noise-canceling headphone, ideal for when you want some peace and quiet. It is also extremely ergonomic, making it ideal for long-distance travel. Turning off the noise cancellation does affect the quality of music a little, but that's the case with most noise-canceling headphones on the market.

The Sennheiser HD 449 Professional Headphones do an excellent job of isolating ambient noise, despite the absence of any built-in noise-canceling technology. At times, you'll forget that you have headphones on owing to its light weight and unique design. The plastic body easily holds it's own allowing you to use them without the worry of it snapping.

The Beyerdynamic DT-770 is a closed-back headphones, ensuring no sound escapes outside of each earphone. It is ideal for use in situations that require total silence and are a favorite for professionals and enthusiasts alike. The bass on the headphones packs a punch, which is good news for all the bass heads out there.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Over-Ear Headphones are ideally designed to be used in a studio environment, but their performance outside is just as good, which is why we decided to add it to the list. The headphones are sturdy, foldable and can be carried around fairly easily, making them an inseparable travel companion.

Another closed-back masterpiece by Sennheiser, the Sennheiser HD-280 Pro Over-Ear Headphones are ideal for use in a high-noise environment. The noise isolation offered by the Sennheiser HD-280 Pro Over-Ear Headphones is impeccable, which is why it is the first choice for many audio professionals and enthusiasts alike.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x can be best described as entry-level headphones for people expressing interest in audio gear. The M series by Audio-Technica gets the blend between audio and build quality just right. Portability is an issue as they are ideally suited for a studio environment, so you're better off using it exclusively at home.

Sennheiser has the knack to get all their products right. The Sennheiser Hd-180 Headphones serve as an excellent pair of entry-level headphones that easily outperform all other competitor's products at the price point. The noise isolation is a bit lacking despite its closed-back design, but don't let that hinder you from getting your hands on these great headphones.

With newer and better equipment being released all the time, it is only natural to assume that some products will be added to or removed from the list. Watch this space to stay in touch with the latest and best over-the-ear headphones the market has to offer.